POSITION: NURSE TECHNICIAN

Location: Lilongwe

Department: Nursing

Reports to: Facility in charge

Location Lilongwe

Background for Umunthu Medical Clinical

Umunthu medical clinical is an urban clinic based in Chilinde, Lilongwe offering comprehensive primary healthcare services

Position Summary

The comprehensive nurse will work under the direct supervision of the facility-in-charge. The position is critical to ensure efficient day-to-day running of the outpatient clinic department.

The Nurse Technician will be responsible for the support of provision of nursing services at the clinic. Providing nursing care to both paediatric and adult patients. Preparing and dispensing non-prescription and prescription medicines. Conducting skilled nursing procedures such as administering intravenous fluids and other injectable, wound dressing and general patient care.

Identify and support walk in patients and make recommended referrals. Knowledge and skills in sexual and reproductive health services. Provide patient counselling and treatment guidance. Assist in providing coordinated activities with relevant authorities. Report on patient’s physical status and management stages

Ensure that protocols are adhered to

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have at least Diploma in nursing from a recognized training Institution
• Registered with the Nurses Council of Malawi
• At least 2 years work experience in a busy environment
• Adequate knowledge in current guidelines as well as peadiatric care
• Knowledge of clinical protocols
• Flexible to work in a fast growing/changing environment
• Excellent communication skills

All application letters and copies of current curriculum vitae should be directed to:

The Operations Director, Umunthu healthcare, Lilongwe and submitted via emailed to [email protected]

Closing date of Application 10th December, 2022

Tel: 0991651580 for inquiries